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The Kent fan who has spent £15k following England across Europe since 1981

The Kent fan who has spent £15k following England across Europe since 1981

A diehard Kent footy fan has spent more than £15,000 following England across Europe - watching 177 games over the past four decades.

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Dickens-inspired cocktail bar invites rock legend to try its new ‘Jaggers Gin’

Dickens-inspired cocktail bar invites rock legend to try its new ‘Jaggers Gin’

A bar dedicated to selling Charles Dickens-themed drinks is inviting Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger to try its latest licensed tipple.

Firefighters tackle blaze next to railway

Firefighters tackle blaze next to railway

Crews were called after a field next to a railway line caught alight.

Derelict pub to be turned into 12-bed hotel

Derelict pub to be turned into 12-bed hotel

A graffiti-hit Grade II-listed former pub is set to be revamped into a 12-bedroom hotel.

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Owner’s plea after ‘celebrity’ cat goes missing

Owner’s plea after ‘celebrity’ cat goes missing

Concerns are growing for a missing cat who has become a celebrity in his home city, with thousands of fans.

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Heartbreak at death of much-loved local radio presenter

Heartbreak at death of much-loved local radio presenter

An “incredibly kind" stalwart radio presenter who entertained tens of thousands throughout Kent has died, aged 50.

‘Spelling out the policies that’ll improve our lives must now be the priority’

‘Spelling out the policies that’ll improve our lives must now be the priority’

Forget betting scandals and tax rows, says our columnist, with a week to go parties need to spell out exactly how they plan to improve our lives.

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‘I named my baby boy after my hero doctor’

‘I named my baby boy after my hero doctor’

An epileptic mum who feared losing her baby has honored her doctor in a heartwarming way.

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Plans for £370k pavilion revival set for green light

Plans for £370k pavilion revival set for green light

Proposals to turn around a sports ground previously labelled an eyesore are on the cusp of approval.

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Mystery Kent man wins £500k on lottery

Mystery Kent man wins £500k on lottery

A mystery winner from Kent has scooped a life-changing £500,000 overnight on the National Lottery.

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War veteran died just days before D-Day 80th anniversary

War veteran died just days before D-Day 80th anniversary

A D-Day veteran awarded international medals for his bravery died just days before the anniversary of the event that changed the course of history.

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Leading winemaker could put itself up for sale

Leading winemaker could put itself up for sale

One of Kent’s most successful winemakers says it is considering putting itself up for sale.

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Man charged after ‘women followed into female public toilets’

Man charged after ‘women followed into female public toilets’

A 67-year-old has appeared in court following reports women were followed into female public toilets.

Motorcyclist airlifted to London hospital after crash

Motorcyclist airlifted to London hospital after crash

A motorcyclist was airlifted to a London hospital following a crash which saw a road shut for several hours.

Man missing for days found safe and well

Man missing for days found safe and well

A missing man has been found safe and well.

Missing teenager found safe and well

Missing teenager found safe and well

A missing 14-year-old girl has been found safe and well.

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Blind man behind bars after series of attacks

Blind man behind bars after series of attacks

A blind man being transported to hospital by ambulance attacked a crew member while demanding to be taken home.

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‘Imagine if he’d died here - our quiet road would have become a shrine’

‘Imagine if he’d died here - our quiet road would have become a shrine’

Fifteen years ago, Michael Jackson was planning to move onto our doorstep - but fate would intervene for the family renting their property to him.

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Mum accuses council of being ‘heartless’ over school bus pass charge

Mum accuses council of being ‘heartless’ over school bus pass charge

A mum has branded Kent County Council “heartless” over how much it is charging for her grieving daughter’s school bus pass.

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‘Our sons still have their dad because of the life-saving actions of a stranger’

‘Our sons still have their dad because of the life-saving actions of a stranger’

A dad who had a heart attack at the wheel says his sons would have been left without a dad if it wasn’t for the fast actions of a kind samaritan.

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'They think all young voters care about is childish TikTok videos and silly memes'

'They think all young voters care about is childish TikTok videos and silly memes'

This election, many young people will vote for the first time. But politicians aren’t doing enough to win their support, argues one student leader.

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‘We’re not asking for a new school, just reopen the one that’s already there’

‘We’re not asking for a new school, just reopen the one that’s already there’

A head of a sought-after grammar is calling for a secondary school to be opened in the area following a glut of house-building.

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You’re having a laugh: Kent’s top comedy clubs

You’re having a laugh: Kent’s top comedy clubs

See some of the nation’s best comics and discover hidden talent at Kent’s regular side-splitting comedy nights.

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Astonishing images show moment firefighters hoist massive bull to safety

Astonishing images show moment firefighters hoist massive bull to safety

Astonishing pictures show firefighters displaying their ability away from infernos – by safely hoisting a bull trapped in a ditch to safety.

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CCTV released after activists storm weapons factory

CCTV released after activists storm weapons factory

Police are looking for a man after activists stormed a weapons factory.

Serial burglar stole firefighter’s bank card from station

Serial burglar stole firefighter’s bank card from station

A serial burglar on a one-man crime spree stole a firefighter’s scooter and bank card from their station – then used it in a nearby shop.

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Concerns mount for missing teen Issac

Concerns mount for missing teen Issac

Concerns are mounting for the welfare of a missing Kent teenager who may have left the county.

Drivers face heavy delays in sweltering heat after multi-vehicle smash on motorway

Drivers face heavy delays in sweltering heat after multi-vehicle smash on motorway

Drivers are expected to face long delays in sweltering heat after a multi-vehicle smash on a motorway in rush hour traffic

Traffic chaos as diversion signs left in place - despite road being open

Traffic chaos as diversion signs left in place - despite road being open

A water company has apologised after diversion and closure signs on a busy route sparked rush hour chaos - despite the road being open

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Angling skipper hazardously sailing wrong way fined £27k

Angling skipper hazardously sailing wrong way fined £27k

A fishing boat skipper was ordered to pay almost £27,000 after sailing the wrong way along a shipping lane.

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